Things to Do

Sit a Spell in Castell (Texas, that is…)

Castell, Texas is definitely a “blink and miss it” kind of town, but don’t blink! The community is well worth the look. Rich in history, hospitality, and fishing, you’ll want to sit a spell and stay a while.

Photo: Pinterest

Perched for the last 144 years at the intersections of FM 2768 and 152 in Llano County, this itty bitty German town named for the Count Carl Frederick Castell, who was charged with finding abundant and fertile land with which to relocate fellow German immigrants, represents big dreams of liberation and success.

While the population may not seem to indicate the fruition of those dreams, the attitudes of the founder’s descendants who still call it home certainly do. The locals are as colorful and the scenery. But, this town is by no means a hick town. One could learn a lot about Castell and even Texas in general should they take the time to listen.

Photo: Bluebonnet Cemetery

Castell only has a few standing public buildings, including the original post office, and the history of each, the friendly faces, and the view of the water; wow, the views… all of that makes it a great day trip to this part of the Texas Hill Country. The old cemeteries there are definite worth exploring for any history and genealogy buffs.

Castell General Store boasts great barbecue as well as hamburgers and a quaint Hill Country flair in the decor. A cozy front porch on which to dine completes the experience. If you time your trip just right, you will discover your new favorite music artist, trying out his or hers most recent lyrics on the visitors… and rest assured, you will always find affable conversation to be had there.

You may also like...

Advertisement

Advertisement

We are your resource for Hill Country travel, things to do, places to eat,
places to stay, tourism, events, lodging, and we feature Texas Hill Country info
of all manners. Our Texas Hill Country magazine is the fastest growing
Hill Country
Magazine, and our
Texas Hill Country Facebook page is growing by over 1,000 fans per
day! We also print a beautiful, one of a kind
Map Poster of The Hill Country. We are born and bred in The
Hill Country, and we welcome you to our family.